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Does applying for a K3 cause any delays in the i130 petition process?

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Bn&Dw   1

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Should we have a "touched" then if they pulled our I-130 out of the queue?

First meeting: 04/14/12

Wedding: 11/23/15

i130 petition sent to Phoenix Lockbox: 01/20/16

NOA1: 01/26/16 (Notice Date written on I-797c)

NOA2: ???

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Your case isn't different, that is typically how you file for a K3, you can't file the i-129f until you get the reciept of the i130.

NikLR
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Yes filing the I-129F can slow your case down. When you file it, the I-130 is pulled out of line and put with the I-129F at the end of the line. Now if your case is over due it can be beneficial.

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Not really. A nightmare would be breaking up before your interview. A nightmare would be divorcing soon after arriving. A nightmare would be your spouse suddenly passing away. This is just immigrat

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Should we have a "touched" then if they pulled our I-130 out of the queue?

That won't necessarily show up. More often than not, you will see no update on the tracking website until a decision is made on the file.

Our journey:

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

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To anyone who filed an I-129F after filing the I130: what people replied here months ago is totally false. Don't listen to them. Our I130 was approved but the I129F is still pending. This proves that the two petitions are not approved at the same time and that the I130 was not yanked out of the pile to be put back at the end of the line!!!

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First meeting: 04/14/12

Wedding: 11/23/15

i130 petition sent to Phoenix Lockbox: 01/20/16

NOA1: 01/26/16 (Notice Date written on I-797c)

NOA2: ???

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It's not totally false. But its possible for it to not happen as well. I can count on one hand the number of people trying for K3 like you but not on either hands nor toes for those who have had it the other way. It happens, but it's not common, at least not on VJ as per posts.

Also what is stated is because the USCIS has stated, in their policy and procedural changes updates, this is what they do. So if they deviate, that means your an exception not a norm. ;) Be happy to be an exception!

But hey, if you want to be angry about the fact that your I-130 went through first, like it was supposed to, by all means! Rage on! WEE!

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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We filed i130 may 2, then i129 may 30. Both are following the same updates and I don't believe it's hurt our case. Our rfe came June 17 and they have updated both to say received June 30

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May 5 - I-130 Received

June 17 - RFE Received

August 4 - NOA2
October 3 - USICIS sent to NVC
October 12 - NVC received (69 days in limbo)
? - case number assigned
? - AOS bill paid
? - call NVC to review DS-261 and get IV invoice unlocked
? - IV bill paid
? - submit DS-260
? - send IV/AOS package
? - scan date

? - cc

? - interview date

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